EU proposes making environmental harm a <http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/nation/16670726.htm?source=rss&chan nel=inquirer_nation> crime The Philadelphia Inquirer Sun, 11 Feb 2007 0:09 AM PST The European Commission said Friday that harming the environment should be treated as a crime, proposing a law to punish serious offenses across the European Union with up to five years in prison or a $975,000 fine.
EU law would target environmental crime <http://www.washingtontimes.com/upi/20070210-093508-6722r.htm> The Washington Times Sat, 10 Feb 2007 7:08 PM PST A proposed European Union law would allow courts to close companies responsible for environmental disasters and imprison executives for up to five years. ---------------------------- Vali "Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions are the chief mark of greatness." (Carlo Goldoni) "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." (Jimi Hendrix)